H62.8X – Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H62.8X
Code
H62.8X (claims format: H628X)
Description
Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
Short description
Oth disorders of external ear in diseases classd elswhr
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block
H60-H62 Diseases of external ear
Parent codes
H62 › H62.8

Billable codes under H62.8X

H62.8X is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H62.8 – Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

Code first:
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)

Index terms for H62.8X

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H62.8X?

H62.8X is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).

Is H62.8X a billable code?

No. H62.8X is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H62.8X belong to?

It belongs to category H62 – Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.